Beans 2018

Beans

Protein in an integral part of an animals diet, currently Ireland is importing a substantial portion of this protein. Why ? when we can grow beans as a protein crop successfully in this country. The EU recognizes this and are offering a protein payment for this crop.

Southern Fuel & Farm Supplies Ltd offers Bean contracts. This can be of benefit to farmers who have to implement the 2 / 3 crop rule as part of their crop rotation.

• Beans offer great potential to fill the void as a break crop which has been there since the unfortunate departure of Sugar Beet.

Boxer

Good yielding variety with good protein content.

Fanfare

It has the highest yield on the Recommended List and also the joint highest protein content.

Fuego

Fuego has proven to be Ireland’s most popular variety producing consistent yields with Irish growers. Fuego has been in official trials for more than 3 years and is therefore suited to Irish growing conditions. Superior Downey Mildew resistance.

For more agronomy information regarding seed variety, rate, herbicide and nutrients please contact our Team of experts as these change on an annual basis.